What's an 'Adventure Playground' and why should we want one? (Just 10 questions!)

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1.How familiar are you with 'Adventure Playgrounds'?

Not at all

Somewhat

Quite familiar

Other (please specify)

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2.Adventure Playgrounds differ from traditional playgrounds by furnishing children with 'loose parts' as opposed to fixed structures. Children are free to build and create with these 'play components' as they see fit. Does this sound like something you'd be interested in for your child?

Strong interest

Mild interest

Meh...

Mild opposition

Strong opposition

Other (please specify)

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3.Determined largely by the nature of the materials used, Adventure Playgrounds can take a wide variety of forms. Please indicate those materials you'd be comfortable allowing your child to play with.

Foam Rubber

Cardboard

Wood

Wood with use of hammer, nails and hand saws

Metal parts (carefully screened for safety)

Old Car (carefully screened for safety)

Wooden Pallets

Junk

Tires

Fire* (*see question #6)

Other (please specify)

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4.There are 1000+ Adventure Playgrounds throughout Europe and only 5 in the US. How much bearing does this have on your interest in an Adventure Playground on Bainbridge?

None

Some

Plenty

I'm Intrigued

Other (please specify)

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5.Adventure Playgrounds provide children with a place to call their own by allowing them to build according to their imagination. This process cultivates a wide variety of benefits including problem solving, skill building, risk assessing, social skills and time and space for quiet reflection. Does this sound like something you'd be interested in for your child?

Strong interest

Mild interest

Meh...

Mild opposition

Strong opposition

Other (please specify)

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6.Full-fledged Adventure Playgrounds employ 'play workers' who act as lifeguards and are specially trained in risk assessment and mediation. Such playgrounds often allow children to play with fire... under the watchful eye of play workers. Please indicate your comfort level with such a scenario.

No.Way.

Very uncomfortable

Uncomfortable

Cautiously comfortable

Comfortable

Totally cool with it

Other (please specify)

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7.The presence of play workers fosters independence in children while also creating an opportunity for parents to do their own thing. Please indicate your willingness to drop your kids off at a supervised Adventure Playground.

No.Way.

Very uncomfortable

Pretty uncomfortable

Cautiously comfortable

Comfortable

Totally cool with it.

Other (please specify)

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8.Would you be surprised to learn that, statistically, the early indications are that Adventure Playgrounds report fewer accidents than traditional fixed-structure playgrounds*?

Yes

No

Wow

* It's believed this is due to children being so much more engaged in their play.

Other (please specify)

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9.Would you be willing to pay a monthly membership fee for access to an Adventure Playground staffed with trained play workers?

Yes

No

Other (please specify)

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10.If you are interested in creating an Adventure Playground please indicate the age(s) of your children.Thank you for your time and your feedback!